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Newsletter - February 2019
Our February 2019 newsletter shares updates including our work on the NHS Long Term Plan, our work with the Accountable Care Partnership, and a briefing on the experiences of people with autism
5 February 2019
News
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Consultation on Substance Misuse Services
Sheffield Drugs and Alcohol Coordination Team (DACT) are the team responsible for commissioning drug and alcohol treatment services in Sheffield.
4 February 2019
News
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CQC publishes the findings of their Maternity Services survey
The Care Quality Commission carried out a national survey of more than 17,600 women who gave birth in February last year.
29 January 2019
News
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SEND inspection report published
In November 2018, OFSTED and the Care Quality Commission led an investigation into how services in Sheffield identify and meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
29 January 2019
News
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Working with local partnerships: Sheffield Accountable Care Partnership and South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Integrated Care System
Our position statement makes clear the principles by which we engage with the new partnerships, and our role in supporting the Accountable Care Partnership to develop their approach to service user and population voice.
29 January 2019
Response
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Continuing Health Care Assessments Focus Group
This report captures the findings of a Focus Group held on 4th December 2018 about people’s experiences of CHC assessments. Participants were individuals whose needs have been assessed and family members and carers.
25 January 2019
Report
Speech bubble: have your say
Unmet Needs workshop – Long Term Neurological Conditions
NIHR Devices for Dignity Med Tech Cooperative (D4D) are working in partnership with the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN to host a workshop to identify potential technology solutions that address unmet needs for people with long term neurological conditions
24 January 2019
News
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Cancer: A picture tells a thousand words
Cancer patients across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire are being asked to come forward to share their cancer stories using pictures and films.
24 January 2019
News
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Your Voice Counts: Sheffield Autistic Society
In October and November 2018, Healthwatch Sheffield were invited to three meetings run by Sheffield Autistic Society. We listened to adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and their families/carers about their experiences
23 January 2019
Report
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Join our team as Community Outreach Lead
We’re recruiting! Healthwatch Sheffield are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff team.
10 January 2019
News
What would you do? NHS Long Term Plan
Your views on the NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS Long Term Plan was published on Monday – following a number of issues being previewed in the media over the past week. Much of the content of the plan is as expected but I thought it might be helpful to highlight some key messages.
9 January 2019
Blog
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Which service is best for me? Choosing well
Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group have published a new leaflet to help people choose which service they should access: their pharmacies, their GPs, A&E, or somewhere else?
5 January 2019
Advice and Information